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2002 Dodge Intrepid recalls and problems

1 recall and 329 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid.

1
recalls
329
owner complaints
11
complaints mentioning a crash
9
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2002 Dodge Intrepid recalls

Seats: front assembly, recliner

NHTSA campaign 03V035000 · reported February 5, 2003 · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION · 1,066,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles, seat back recliner bolt breakage can occur resulting in the seat back reclining unexpectedly.
The risk
If the seat back unexpectedly reclines while the car is being driven, it could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the recliner bolts. Owner notification began on april 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Mar 24, 2022 · Seats · 84,000 miles

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Intrepid. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the seat back fell backwards onto the rear driver's side seat. The contact grabbed the steering wheel and held himself up and safely stopped the vehicle. The contact braced the seat upright and drove the vehicle to his…

May 14, 2020 · Power train

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WILL ONLY GO INTO PARK EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE, ESPECIALLY WHEN ITS WARMED UP.

Jul 7, 2017 · Engine · 105,208 miles · fire reported

AN OIL PLUG FRONT LEFT OF ENGINE BLOCK BLEW OUT PUMPING OIL ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER. OPEN FLAMES MELTED WHEEL WELL, BACK BUMPER, AND FUEL HOSES OFF OF GAS TANK. FIRE WENT OUT WENT ALL THE OIL WAS PUMPED OUT OF ENGINE AND CAR STOPPED MOVING. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER SAFETY, THEY REFERRED ME TO DODGE CUSTOMER CARE; THEY…

Jun 10, 2016 · Engine · 145,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE INTREPID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTING IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE TOP OF THE ENGINE AND THE CHECK WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER…

Oct 28, 2015 · Wheels · 68,000 miles

TIRES CONSISTENTLY LOSE AIR PRESSURE AND MUST BE RE-INFLATED ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 14 DAYS APART. TAKEN TO TIRE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE WHEELS AND TIRES ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS OVER THE LAST THREE YEARS AND TOLD THAT THE TIRES ARE FINE, AND THE LOST AIR PRESSURE IS DUE TO THE WHEELS.

Intrepid model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2000 71,0653522
2001 36562222
2002 1329119
2003 0106410
2004 012995

Across all years, the 2000 Intrepid has the most complaints (1,065). All Dodge Intrepid years →

Questions

Does the 2002 Dodge Intrepid have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Dodge Intrepid, the most recent reported on February 5, 2003 (Seats: front assembly, recliner). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
Owners have filed 329 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (207 complaints), followed by power train (60).
How many 2002 Dodge Intrepid complaints mention a crash or fire?
11 of 329 complaints report a crash and 9 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received March 24, 2022.